Teaching Fellow

Curtin University Malaysia; Miri; On-site; MYR 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Curtin University Malaysia invites a Teaching Fellow in Health, Safety and Environment to contribute to undergraduate teaching in the Bachelor of Science (Health, Safety and Environment). The role covers foundation to advanced units in health sciences, occupational health and safety, environmental management, public health, and applied research and biostatistics.

You will deliver and assess units, supervise students, and participate in professional development within a collegial academic

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Health Sciences, Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Health, or a related discipline.
• Experience teaching health, safety, environmental, or public health units at undergraduate level.
• Proficiency in statistical software (e.g. SPSS or equivalent).
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation, practices, and risk management frameworks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to support diverse student cohorts and collaborate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver, coordinate, and assess undergraduate units within Health, Safety and Environment.
• Teach lectures and tutorials across health, safety, environmental, and research‑focused units.
• Design, mark, and moderate assessments; provide timely and constructive feedback.
• Support students’ academic progress and skill development.
• Engage in teaching‑related professional development.
• Contribute to a collegial, supportive teaching environment.
• Contribute to academic service at department and faculty levels.
• Demonstrate collegiality and effective teamwork.
• Build and maintain effective engagement with industry, professional bodies, the wider community or government partners.

Skills

Teaching

English communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Health Sciences or related discipline

Tools

SPSS

Job description

Teaching Fellow – Health, Safety and Environment

Department: Health Sciences

Appointment Type: Teaching Focused

Role Overview

As a Teaching Fellow in Health, Safety and Environment, you will contribute primarily to high‑quality undergraduate teaching in the Bachelor of Science (Health, Safety and Environment). The role focuses on foundation to advanced units in health sciences, occupational health and safety, environmental management, public health, and applied research and biostatistics.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching & Supervision

• Deliver, coordinate, and assess undergraduate units within Health, Safety and Environment.
• Teach lectures and tutorials across health, safety, environmental, and research‑focused units.
• Design, mark, and moderate assessments; provide timely and constructive feedback.
• Support students’ academic progress and skill development.
• Engage in teaching‑related professional development.
• Contribute to a collegial, supportive teaching environment.

Service & Engagement

• Contribute to academic service at department and faculty levels.
• Demonstrate collegiality and effective teamwork.
• Build and maintain effective engagement with industry, professional bodies, the wider community or government partners.

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Health Sciences, Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Health, or a related discipline.
• Experience teaching health, safety, environmental, or public health units at undergraduate level.
• Proficiency in statistical software (e.g. SPSS or equivalent).
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation, practices, and risk management frameworks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to support diverse student cohorts and collaborate effectively.